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Ceramics
Worshipper Bearing an Animal Offering
Worshipping Figure Bearing an Offering; A Mesopotamian Offering Bearer
Mesopotamian artist, (active )
Mesopotamian artist
Iraq
2 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 13/16 in. (7.5 x 5.8 x 2.1 cm)
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Terracotta
Terracotta
Mesopotamian; made in Girsu (Tello)
20th century BCE - 19th century BCE
2000 BCE
1801 BCE
2000 - 1000 BCE, ancient art (Mediterranean & Near East), ceramics, Mesopotamian
Ceramics
The worshipper carrying a sacrificial lamb to the altar was an ancient religious motif which survived in early Christian art in representations of the Good Shepherd. Perhaps this mold-made plaque was used as a token for service rendered in the temple.
[Gallery label text, 1995]
1945.60
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/20/2001
45.60SL1
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2 x 2
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8 x 10
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4 x 5
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45.60DI1
digital image
Memorial Art Gallery
Imaging Complete
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45.60DI#2
digital image
Front
11/6/2007
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digital image
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